Last Updated:November 20, 2025, 17:05 IST

Zayn Malik revealed that his daughter’s admiration for Jisoo motivated him to join the BLACKPINK star for their surprise single EYES CLOSED.

The song has debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.(Photo Credit: X)

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and British singer Zayn Malik stunned fans earlier this year with the release of their joint single. The track, titled EYES CLOSED, became the first-ever foreign collaboration for the Korean soloist and Malik’s debut project with a K-pop artist. The news of their song release received an enthusiastic response from both artists’ communities, helping the single land at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Following the massive reaction to their work, Malik opened up about how the collaboration came to be and how his daughter played a key role in the decision.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo And Zayn Malik’s Collaboration

Speaking with BBC Radio 1, the former One Direction member revealed that it was the BLACKPINK member who reached out to him with the idea to work together. He explained that Jisoo selected a song he had previously worked on and recorded, expressing interest in developing it further. After the Korean star sent in her recording, Malik reworked his own parts to match her vibe.

This process brought together their distinctive musical backgrounds, creating excitement among their respective fan bases.

Discussing the partnership, Malik praised Jisoo’s current success, saying, “She’s obviously killing at the minute. BLACKPINK are all over the place,” highlighting the global influence of the K-pop group.

How Zayn Malik’s Daughter Influenced His Decision

He went on to share that his daughter’s love for Jisoo heavily influenced his choice to take on the feature. “My daughter’s a massive fan. So when she asked to do the feature, I was like, yeah. My daughter’s gonna think I’m cool again. So I’ll definitely do that. I’m not out of the game yet,” he said.

Malik described the project as a meaningful return to pop music, particularly alongside artists who currently dominate the genre. He expressed his appreciation for the experience, saying, “To come back to it with people who are basically owning that genre at the minute was an honor.”

Reflecting on the work experience, Malik expressed gratitude to Jisoo for the opportunity, adding, “If I can say thanks to Jisoo for giving me that opportunity, I would like to say that.”

Jisoo’s Upcoming Album

Her collaboration with Malik comes amid her ongoing success as both a solo artist and a member of BLACKPINK, who are currently on their Deadline World Tour. She is expected to release her second solo album next year, with fans speculating about more potential collaborations teased in the EYES CLOSED music video.

Yatamanyu Narain

Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More

Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More